I have been looking for creative eggs to make with my kids and this idea might be the most EGGcelent (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Using a silk tie, water and vinegar, you can color an egg in the tie … Read More ...
I Spy Letters
Eensies has a great idea for using newspapers, catalogues, and magazines-have your child find a specific and circle it as many times as they can!! Fabulous for reviewing letters with younger children and can be adapted for older children by … Read More ...
Another Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity
A blog reader was nice enough to direct me to her site where I found this (and many other) really great activity for The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Using common household items, you can make your own colorful caterpillar. Great craft … Read More ...
Healthy Food Placemats
My son is extremely picky, but I do like him to eat healthy foods. This is a great interactive activity from Fly to my Window to help your kids think about foods that are healthy. Have them use old magazines … Read More ...
Literacy Centers
No matter what grade you teach, centers are a great way to reinforce concepts taught and promote independent work. Literacy Centers are especially effective when trying to teach and review. Here’s a site (MrsMcDowell.com) that teaches educators why centers are … Read More ...
Search engine for kids-KidRex
Ever tried searching for information for your children’s research papers or other school projects but have to wade through all the unnecessary and sometimes inapproriate sites before finding one that is relevant? That will no longer be a problem now … Read More ...
Family Fun-FREE!!
Our family has had a subscription to the Family Fun magazine for a long time now. It’s a great resource for fun and creative activities to do with your kids. Now you can get the digital version for FREE!! You … Read More ...
Sparkle-a spelling game
There are moments in the classroom of unexpected down time; an assembly is late, a guest speaker doesn’t show or recess is canceled. Other times, a teacher wants to give the students a reward for good behavior in the form … Read More ...
Eric Carle Collage Art
This year marks the 40th year of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar
. You can celebrate with your class by creating Eric Carle Collage Art. This lesson is pretty technical, but can be adapted for use in the regular … Read More ...
Roy G Biv
The easiest way to remember the colors of the visible light spectrum is Roy G Biv. Remember it from your school days? Here’s a really great activity involving food (that’ll get any kids attention) to use with a lesson or … Read More ...
Science Museum Websites
We live very close to a wonderful hands-on science museum, but not every educator lives close enough to take advantage of the learning experiences that a museum can provide. Fortunately, most museums have printable activities that any teacher anywhere can … Read More ...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity Pack
Carisa (from 1+1+1=1) has outdone herself. She created a printable tot pack (could be for any age as a review though) to go along with the Very Hungry Caterpillar picture book–one of my son’s favorites!! I am so excited to … Read More ...
File Folder Game Site
Lots of learning games available on this new website! File folder activities are available for kids all the way up to 2nd grade. Many of them even follow state curriculum-like the Animal Habitat lessons for 2nd grade science. … Read More ...
Art templates
Sarah Jane Studios has posted templates for her wall gallery art-a great art activity for kids!! Use the printable templates to finger paint on and display in your home!! Would also be a fun art class lesson!… Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Math
Katie’s Nesting Spot posted two really great math activities designed for younger elementary students. She even provides printable templates so that you can use them in your classroom or at home!! They both teach the concept of greater and less … Read More ...